Litigation Legal Assistant

$70-85K/year

Victoria, BC

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a Vancouver based recruitment firm offering recruitment solutions in the specialist areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration and Operations & Manufacturing. We are passionate about recruitment at STRIVE and commit to offering an upfront, genuine and consultative approach to everything we do – which is a big reason as to why we have been successful. Our proactive recruitment approach allows us to uncover high calibre professionals for niche, specialized and what are often regarded as “hard to fill” roles. At the same time, our simple philosophy recognizes the need to fully understand every client and candidate’s motivations, requirements and objective.

THE ROLE

STRIVE has partnered with an esteemed client in the legal industry. They are located in Victoria BC. They offer flexible work arrangements and a collegial, team-based approach. They are looking for a Litigation Legal Assistant who is adaptable and focused.

In this role, the Legal Assistant will prepare letters and proceedings and carry out administrative tasks, as well as organize and update client and lawyer files, including managing lawyers’ calendars and their client contact lists.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•        Managing lawyers’ calendars by scheduling appointments, court appearances and litigation deadlines

•        Following-up with lawyers to ensure deadlines are met

•        Preparing standard litigation proceedings, first drafts of various pleadings, orders and other court documents

•        Compiling motion records, briefs and all

•        Transcribing letters and / or dictated proceedings, as needed

•        Typing and editing correspondence and documents

•        Reviewing documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and correct grammatical usage

•        Preparing client files (correspondence, supporting documents, etc.)

•        Managing phone calls, email and other correspondence

•        Organizing and coordinating meetings between lawyers and clients

•        Assisting in the scheduling of examinations for discovery

•        Organizing business travel for lawyers, arranging meetings, etc.

•        Providing support to other people in the office as needed

•        Carrying out other general administrative tasks as required by the firm.

REQUIREMENTS:

•        Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Legal Assistant in the field of civil litigation

•        Legal Assistant Diploma / Certificate from a Community College or the equivalent is preferred

•        Experience with insurance defence would be an asset

•        Impeccable English grammar with excellent verbal / written communication and proofreading skills

•        Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook & Office Suite, as well as of other systems used in a law firm

•        Handling and prioritizing workload while working under the pressure of tight deadlines

•        Attention to detail

•        Excellent multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities

•        Behaving in a professional manner with lawyers, clients and other team members at all levels

•        Team-spirit, strong sense of collaboration and positive, “can-do” attitude.